many years ago, my dad was diagnosed with a terminal heart condition. he was put on permanent disability and was unable to work at a steady job. he would be fine for quite a while, but would then fall suddenly ill and have to be admitted to the hospital. he wanted to do something to keep himself busy, so he decided to volunteer at the local children hospital. my dad loved kids. it was the perfect job for him. he ended up working with the terminally and critically ill chil